Ingredients
Brownie Layer: 2 cups fudgy brownies, crumbled (store-bought or homemade)
Cheesecake Filling: 1½ cups cream cheese, softened (full-fat)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Toppings: ½ cup chocolate ganache (see note below)
¼ cup caramel sauce
½ cup extra brownie crumbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix—just fold until fully incorporated.
- Add a layer of crumbled brownies at the bottom of each serving cup or jar (about 2–3 tablespoons).
- Spoon or pipe in a layer of the cheesecake filling over the brownie base.
- Drizzle a thin layer of chocolate ganache and caramel sauce over the filling.
- Repeat the layers (brownie, cheesecake, drizzle) until the cups are full.
- Top with extra brownie crumbs and additional drizzle for garnish.
- Cover the cups with lids or plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
- For Ganache: Melt ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with ¼ cup heavy cream. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Make-Ahead Tip: These cups can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Customization Ideas: Add nuts, swap caramel for fruit compote, or use gluten-free brownies.
- Whipped Cream Tip: Always whip cream cold and stop when stiff peaks form to avoid deflation.
- No piping bag? Just use a spoon or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off for layering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg